#美联储FOMC会议
As May #美联储FOMC会议 approaches, market attention on interest rate decisions continues to intensify. According to the CME 'FedWatch' tool, the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut in May is only 2.7%, while the probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining current interest rates until June is nearly 70%. This indicates that the market's expectations for loose policies in the short term are cooling down, and the timing of interest rate cuts may be further delayed.
For investors, this change in expectations undoubtedly brings new challenges to cryptocurrency and other high-risk asset allocation strategies. In an environment of high interest rates, the cost of capital in traditional markets increases, reducing the attractiveness of risk assets, and the crypto market is under pressure as a result. The recent volatility in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices reflects the market sentiment fluctuations brought about by this uncertainty.
However, within the bearish outlook lies opportunity. Some institutional investors tend to take advantage of this phase to accumulate positions at lower prices, as crypto assets still hold value as long-term tools against inflation and for hedging. Especially when the Federal Reserve ultimately signals a clear rate cut, the market may experience a significant rebound.
Investors at this stage should pay more attention to the resilience of their asset portfolios and risk control, reasonably allocate cash flow and defensive assets, while also monitoring on-chain data, macroeconomic indicators, and policy dynamics. Rational judgment and phased entry may be a prudent approach in the current uncertain environment.
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